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Spicy Korean Beef Bites

These oven-baked meatballs are packed with bold flavors of soy, sesame, garlic, and ginger, served with a spicy gochujang dipping sauce. Perfect for appetizers, main dishes, or game-day snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 30 bites
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Bites
  • 1 lb ground beef Use 80/20 for juiciness or 90/10 for less fat.
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce For the beef.
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil For the beef.
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped Divided.
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds For garnish.
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp soy sauce For the sauce.
  • 1 tsp sesame oil For the sauce.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and half of the chopped green onions. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15–20 minutes until browned and an instant-read thermometer reads 160°F (71°C).
Sauce Preparation
  1. While the bites bake, whisk together gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
Serving
  1. Remove bites from the oven and let rest for 3–5 minutes. Serve warm, garnished with remaining green onions and sesame seeds, alongside the dipping sauce.

Notes

For meal prepping, meatballs can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours. Freeze uncooked meatballs for up to 3 months.